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>> well, suzanne, this is obviously a tragic day for the united states and for the u.s. foreign service. ambassador stevens and his three colleagues were serving our country in the most honorable way. they were out on the frontlines, and it does demonstrate that we have men and women fro the u.s. foreign service from our state department all over the world defending us every single day and so obviously the first thing we have to say today is our hearts go out to their loved ones and their families. it's a tragic day for all americans because this attack came on september 11th, 11 years after that terrible day in american history. >> nick, how do we answer secretary clinton's question when she took -- takes a look at the diplomatic mission and says, you know, we put so much into libya to turn around to have something like this happen? she clearly is trying to say that there is something that we have done that is worth all of this effort, but when you look at what has happened, how much of that is an insult, is a slap to the u.s. people? >> well, you know, suzanne, i reall
>> well, suzanne, this is obviously a tragic day for the united states and for the u.s. foreign service. ambassador stevens and his three colleagues were serving our country in the most honorable way. they were out on the frontlines, and it does demonstrate that we have men and women fro the u.s. foreign service from our state department all over the world defending us every single day and so obviously the first thing we have to say today is our hearts go out to their loved ones and their...
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the whole arab spring, it was obviously not about the united states, but even though the united states tried to help out where it thought it could, certainly it is not on the winning end of this and seems to be very unpopular. right now they are trying to secure the facilities and i think there's going to be a lot of sadness in the state department. it is not all going to be -- once in a while you hear about a foreign officer killed and there's a ceremony at the state department and everyone speaks about that, but not to make light of any particular person, but it is usually one or two people, someone killed in action, sometimes a contractor, sometimes someone so well-known by so many people in the united states m the state department and around the world, i think there's going to be a lot of shock today in the state department as they try to make sense of what went wrong on the u.s. really working to help build the libyan country as it got off its feet. and he was one of the early people of recognizing the opposition. and speaking of right now, the whole resolution. they thought they
the whole arab spring, it was obviously not about the united states, but even though the united states tried to help out where it thought it could, certainly it is not on the winning end of this and seems to be very unpopular. right now they are trying to secure the facilities and i think there's going to be a lot of sadness in the state department. it is not all going to be -- once in a while you hear about a foreign officer killed and there's a ceremony at the state department and everyone...
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and here in the united states, there was a lot of talk about this yesterday, the u.s. supports freedom of th press. freedom of expression. these are some of the things that the u.s. has talked about when it's talked about democracy, that everybody has a right to speak their mind, to express themselves, whether it's a movie, whether it's a protest. whether it's a cartoon. things like that. and they understand that you have to be sensitive in doing so, but to say that the u.s. did not respond to armed gunmen approaching the consulate in a wrong way or anger i think is going to raise a lot of eyebrows at the state department, because this morning secretary clinton called -- or last night, if you will, in libyan time, secretary clinton called the president of libya and said you better secure these facilities. that is your responsibility as a hoegs government. >> elise labott, do me a favor and stand by. we're going to keep coming back to you. i do want to bring in peter brooks. a former deputy assistant secretary of defense and a former cia officer, currently a senior fell
and here in the united states, there was a lot of talk about this yesterday, the u.s. supports freedom of th press. freedom of expression. these are some of the things that the u.s. has talked about when it's talked about democracy, that everybody has a right to speak their mind, to express themselves, whether it's a movie, whether it's a protest. whether it's a cartoon. things like that. and they understand that you have to be sensitive in doing so, but to say that the u.s. did not respond to...
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states, by the constitution, and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby order that the flag of the united states shall be flown at half staff at the white house and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations on all naval vessels. the federal government of the district of columbia and throughout the united states and its tafr toerz and possessions. snl sunset september 16th, 2012. that from president obama and you see the picture there as the flag has been lowered to half staff at the white house. deputy interior minister says the attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi was retaliation for an on-line film produced in the united states that protesters consider offensive to islam. we are now learning, however, that the attack might have been planned in advance with the protest used as a diversion. i want to bring in nick roblgtson who covered libya for years. joining us from london. nick, first of all, what are you hearing about who was responsible for this attack and whether or not it was premeditated? >> there's a certain amount of eviden
states, by the constitution, and the laws of the united states of america, i hereby order that the flag of the united states shall be flown at half staff at the white house and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations on all naval vessels. the federal government of the district of columbia and throughout the united states and its tafr toerz and possessions. snl sunset september 16th, 2012. that from president obama and you see the picture there as the flag...
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a united states ambassador in libya dead today. the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a country that the united states helped to liberate from the dictator moammar gadhafi and a mob attacked the embassy in cairo, egypt, yesterday. climbing the embassy walls. tearing down and ripping apart the united states flag. it's unclear if the attacks were koord natded or plans to con side with the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks here in america. but moments ago, our president obama spoke out about these killings. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. we're working with the government o
a united states ambassador in libya dead today. the obama administration taking steps now this hour to beef up security at embassies around the world. after this veteran diplomat christopher stevens along with three of his american staffers were murdered by a mob in benghazi, libya. the attack yesterday was apparently triggered by a film, a film produced by an american by the name of sam basil. considered by many to be highly offensive to islam. again, a film. these murders taking place in a...
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israel wants the united states to walk the walk. meaning military action sooner rather than later. >> iran will not stop unless it sees clear determination by the democratic countries of the world and a clear red line. >> israel worries by the time we act on iran, it will be too late. u.s. officials there's still time for sanctions to work. israel is the closest country to be affected by nuclear weapons in iran. >> president obama is fond of criticizing israel's leaders, even caught by microphone deriding them, undermined their position, which was tough enough as it was. >> our commitment to israel's security must not waiver and neither must our pursuit of peace. the iranian government must face a world that stays united against its nuclear ambition. >> united? maybe. there was an hour-long phone conversation between obama and netanyahu last night. we don't know if that red line moved but we do know that americans have little appetite for another war. should america be more aggressive with iran? facebook.com/carolcnn. >>> we continu
israel wants the united states to walk the walk. meaning military action sooner rather than later. >> iran will not stop unless it sees clear determination by the democratic countries of the world and a clear red line. >> israel worries by the time we act on iran, it will be too late. u.s. officials there's still time for sanctions to work. israel is the closest country to be affected by nuclear weapons in iran. >> president obama is fond of criticizing israel's leaders, even...
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what the united states is now doing? >> you mentioned it briefly, erin. right now, we've learned two navy warships are heading to the coast of libya. both of those are equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. those are satellite guided and can be programmed to strike a specific target. now, when one got the order, it was just a couple of miles away. the other was a few day's sail. but we know that the u.s. had been conducted drone flights over libya for months. today, we learned that surveillance will be much more focused on trying to find the insurgent cell responsible for this attack. so, between the drone surv surveillance and these two ships, when they get there, that gives the administration some options. >> what's the response on the ground in libya to that, to the fact united states is sending in warships? marines? >> we have not heard a reaction yet from the government here. they have been busy electing a new prime minister amid this chaos and what seems to be a real disaster for the new libya, but i have spoken with ordinary libyans to get their r
what the united states is now doing? >> you mentioned it briefly, erin. right now, we've learned two navy warships are heading to the coast of libya. both of those are equipped with tomahawk cruise missiles. those are satellite guided and can be programmed to strike a specific target. now, when one got the order, it was just a couple of miles away. the other was a few day's sail. but we know that the u.s. had been conducted drone flights over libya for months. today, we learned that...
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look at the history of the united states. we're declared our independence from england in 1776, and the u.s. constitution wasn't ratified until 1789. will you give the arabs 13 years to get their act together? and michael in virginia writes, we're lexington, concord and yorktown worth it? it's not our call, jack. if you want to read more on the subject, go to the blog cnn.com/caffertyfile or our post on the "the situation room" facebook page, wolf. >> jack, thank you. >>> shock, condemnation and grief. we're going to hear hillary clinton's rather emotional statement as the embassy crisis unfolds. nual bonus. and everyone, but her... likes 50% more cash. but, i have an idea. do you want a princess dress? yes how about some cupcakes? yes lollipop? yes! do you want an etch a sketch? yes! do you want 50% more cash? no you got talent. [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card. with a 50% annual cash bonus it's the card for people who like more cash. what's in your wallet? i usually say that. humans -- sometimes life tri
look at the history of the united states. we're declared our independence from england in 1776, and the u.s. constitution wasn't ratified until 1789. will you give the arabs 13 years to get their act together? and michael in virginia writes, we're lexington, concord and yorktown worth it? it's not our call, jack. if you want to read more on the subject, go to the blog cnn.com/caffertyfile or our post on the "the situation room" facebook page, wolf. >> jack, thank you....
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states, and he's not going to meet with the president of the united states. what's going on here? >> well, i think that -- look, prime minister netanyahu can reach the president any time he wants. and my guess is, there are just scheduling difficulties and i wouldn't be surprised if they work something out. >> i wouldn't be surprised either. but it does sort of reenforce this notion, some of israel's supporters have doubts about the president of the united states' commitment to support for israel. you heard what mitt romney said not that long ago in his acceptance speech in tampa. listen to this one line that he said. >> president obama has thrown allies like israel under the bus. >> thrown allies like israel under the bus. so what do you say to romney on the heels of what happened with the jerusalem platform dispute, now this inability to come together for netanyahu and the president to meet what mitt romney is saying, go aled as a strong supporter of israel, what do you say? >> here's what i say. the two biggest threats to israel, are one, a nuclear iran, a
states, and he's not going to meet with the president of the united states. what's going on here? >> well, i think that -- look, prime minister netanyahu can reach the president any time he wants. and my guess is, there are just scheduling difficulties and i wouldn't be surprised if they work something out. >> i wouldn't be surprised either. but it does sort of reenforce this notion, some of israel's supporters have doubts about the president of the united states' commitment to...
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and a new warning that puts the united states between a rock and a hard place. let's go "outfront." >>> good evening, everyone, i'm erin burnet. "outfront tonight," we're told that an official has been killed in benghazi. this after a day of violence at the diplomatic post. armed men set the american consulate on fire after a protest against an american-produced movie they say insultses the prophet muhammad. this hours after egyptian protesters scaled the walls at the embassy in cairo ander to do tore down the american flag. cnn's jomana occur afterno ancj the phone. and i want to start with jomana. what is the latest you heard from on the ground in benghazi? >> reporter: well, we're hearing very little from the u.s. embassy, but according to eyewitnesss, there is reports of libyan casualties as a result of these clashes. as a militant group tried to store the u.s. embassy. they succeeded and did storm the u.s. embassy. according to eyewitnesss, libyan security forces were engaged in heavy clashes with this armed group. a radical militant group based in eastern
and a new warning that puts the united states between a rock and a hard place. let's go "outfront." >>> good evening, everyone, i'm erin burnet. "outfront tonight," we're told that an official has been killed in benghazi. this after a day of violence at the diplomatic post. armed men set the american consulate on fire after a protest against an american-produced movie they say insultses the prophet muhammad. this hours after egyptian protesters scaled the walls at...
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they are saying that they are grateful for the role that the united states plays. many are familiar with ambassador stevens and the role e he played. people are really saddened by this attack. they are really shocked. it's also seen as a wake up call for the government here for authorities that have really not taken a strong stance. they have not taken action against these groups that we know are operating in eastern libya and that have carried out attacks in recent months against western interests in that eastern city. >> it's on their minds. people are talking about it. my question is as you're out and about, did you see any beefed up security in tripoli today? what about the u.s. embassy in tripoli today? >> well, the u.s. embassy to say the truth is not an easy place to find. it's outside the center of tripoli. i went there for a meeting a couple weeks ago and it was actually not an easy one to find. so i think it's a bit hard for them to actually find that embassy. but in terms of beefed up security, we're told by libyan officials that they are providing secur
they are saying that they are grateful for the role that the united states plays. many are familiar with ambassador stevens and the role e he played. people are really saddened by this attack. they are really shocked. it's also seen as a wake up call for the government here for authorities that have really not taken a strong stance. they have not taken action against these groups that we know are operating in eastern libya and that have carried out attacks in recent months against western...